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D. Higher Certificate in Theology

The Higher Certificate in Theology is designed to: • provide the knowledge, skills and values you will need to help

you do theology in your context and in other less familiar contexts;

• help you think more deeply and critically about Scripture, the Church and a variety of contexts;

• enable you to put into practice—in church and community contexts—what you are learning;

• stimulate and develop your personal spirituality as you learn to incorporate your studies into your life and ministry;

• develop academic disciplines and competencies that will enable you to continue to study beyond this programme should you so wish;

• provide an introduction to general theological disciplines with the option to continue with a Diploma, or gain entrance to an undergraduate Degree.

This qualification does not automatically lead to ordination. Ask your church leaders for advice about the

requirements for ministry in your church.

Accreditation status TEE College is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution, and it offers qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

This qualification – Higher Certificate in Theology – is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) at Level Five on the National Qualifications Framework with Learning Programme ID 73469.

Who may register for this qualification? Any person wishing to register for the H.Cert (Theology) must have successfully completed Grade 12 / Standard 10 (South African National Senior Certificate – NSC), or equivalent. Alternatively, they must have successfully completed the TEEC Access Assessment.

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People who are unsure about their time availability or their ability to successfully engage formal studies have two options: to start this Higher Certificate in Theology and use its progression options to further study, or to use the TEEC Access Assessment to evaluate appropriate access to other programmes directly.

The Access Assessment eliminates complications over entrance requirements, and also sets students on an academically realistic path. More information about the Access Assessment is available from the College or the website (www.tee.co.za).

The Higher Certificate in Theology is a shorter, complete qualification. Graduates are able to continue with other TEEC programmes or continue at other institutions. Some credits obtained on the completed H.Cert (Theology) are credited to TEEC's Diploma in Theology.

Please speak to College staff if you need clarity as to how this Higher Certificate relates to other programmes.

If your studies are part of preparation for formal recognition of ministry, then do check with your church training authorities whether this is an appropriate study path for you.

Graduation requirements: To complete the 120-credit Higher Certificate in Theology and graduate, you must:

Either:

• complete the Fundamental course (45000 – 12 credits);

• complete all seven Compulsory courses (84 credits);

• complete another two out of four elective courses – this is the student's own choice (24 credits).

Or: if you have already completed the Fundamental course 45130

• complete six Compulsory courses (72 credits) (excluding 45000 and 45131 Introduction to Church History);

• complete another two out of four elective courses – this is the student's own choice (24 credits).

We recommend that: • you balance your course load over the year between the first

and second semesters;

• you register for no more than 36 credits in a semester if you study part-time;

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• you set aside at least three hours of study time per week for each course;

• you give yourself more study time in the weeks leading up to due dates for assignments, as you may need to carry out practical work done away from your desk;

• you attend a tutorial group, if any are available near you.

Courses on the H.Cert (Theology) Programme:

Course Code Course Name Course Status Credits

45000 Introduction to Theological Study Skills Fundamental 12

45111 Introduction to the Old Testament Compulsory 12

45121 Introduction to the New Testament Compulsory 12

45131 Introduction to Church History Compulsory 12

45241 Introduction to Theology Compulsory 12

45251 Introduction to Spirituality Compulsory 12

45261 Introduction to Christian Ethics Compulsory 12

45269 Called to Discipleship Compulsory 12

45371 Pastoral Care Elective 12

45378 Christian Proclamation: Preaching Elective 12

45379 Introduction to Christian Worship Elective 12

45384 Pastoral Responses to HIV & Aids Elective 12

Denominational Course codes: Please note that the course codes given above apply to the core programme of the Higher Certificate in Theology. Where there are denominational versions of courses then those are indicated in the course descriptions. Due dates, course outcomes, etc. for a course remain the same regardless of the ‘version’ of the course. See the Denominational Studies section below for more information.

Study Path: The order in which courses are registered is as follows:

you must start with the Fundamental course (45000 or 45900);

complete (or be registered for) compulsory courses 45x11, 45x21 & 45x41 before attempting any elective courses;

select elective courses with a view to further study possibilities; see Articulation & Progression below;

Each course “credit” requires about 10 hours of work. Therefore

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a 12 credit course requires about 120 hours. You will do this work between your registration with the College and the date of the final assessment in the course. This includes reading, course work, and work done 'away from the desk' as well as preparation and writing of assignments and exams. Registering early gives you more time to complete the course.

Articulation & Progression Work completed on the H.Cert (Theology) can give credit to some Diploma in Theology courses.

Higher Certificate in Theology completed and awarded

These completed courses: Will give credit for:

45111 & 45121 85100

45131 or 45130 85130

45251 & 45269 85250

To a maximum of 60 credits only

Higher Certificate in Theology incomplete

These completed courses: Will give credit for:

45111 & 45121 85100

45130 85130

45251 & 45269 85250

Diploma Electives: Your choice of electives on the Higher Certificate affects Diploma course selections. If you have completed “Preaching” or “a Pastoral response to HIV and Aids” on the Higher Certificate, then the corresponding courses are not available to you on the Diploma in Theology.

Bachelor of Theology: If you did not previously have at least a National Senior Certificate with University Entrance (or equivalent), then your completed H.Cert (Theology) meets the entrance requirement for an undergraduate degree in Theology (B.Th). In that situation note that you are not able to transfer any credits from an H.Cert (Theology) to the B.Th.

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Student enrolment contract Applications must be submitted on the official programme application form providing the applicant’s personal details, including contact information, NLRD data and the requested courses, as well as indicate delivery options. The applicant signs an undertaking to abide by the Rules & Regulations of the College and acknowledge responsibility for their student account. The form includes the College’s statutory information, contact details, operating hours and bank details.

This form is sent to current students in October each year, and is available on request or from the College web site.

Addresses A POSTAL address must be entered on the front of the application form – this will be used for all correspondence. A PHYSICAL address must also be entered on the back of the application form – this will be used to courier study materials.

See the “Registration Regulations” in the College Rules, Regulations and Policies booklet for details.

Postage If you select delivery Option 3 then you need to include R250.00 with your application. The College will charge the actual delivery cost to your student account – which will usually result in a debit or credit balance on your account.

Study Fees

Course Fees paid in full at registration are discounted (less than the full price). This is Option A (large discount) or Option B (lesser discount). Registering early in the registration period means that you will also receive your study material early which will give you a head-start with your studies and assignments.

It is also possible to pay by instalment – This is Option C. You pay a deposit for each course when you register, and complete a Debit Order Authorisation Form for the remaining instalment payments.

Students who did not previously fulfil their Option C instalment obligations are not offered Option C in future years – you will be required to pay for courses in full – (Option A or Option B) at the discounted rate.

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Fees 2020 A registration application is ALWAYS accompanied by a payment – either the full discounted course fees (Option A or Option B) or the course deposits (Option C). No payment of course fees = no registration.

Application fee There is no application fee on this programme.

Course fees Your course materials include everything you need for the course. You do not need to buy any additional materials.

When you Repeat a course you will not receive the workbooks again, you will use the ones you have. You will receive a new assignment booklet and you must complete the new assignment questions.

Pay in Full: When you pay your course fees in full at registration then you use the Option A or Option B price.

Fees paid in FULL Option A

paid by 31 Dec Option B

paid by 5 Feb

Fee for EACH course R 1 220 R 1 320

Fee to REPEAT a course R 900 R 980

Pay in Instalments: There is the option to pay for up to 3 courses by instalment – See the programme application form for details. For Option C courses you will pay the deposit for each course at registration, and you will pay the balance in instalments via debit order.

Fees paid in INSTALMENTS Full Price

Option C

pay at registration

monthly payments

Fee for EACH course R 1 440 R 640 R 200 x 4

Fee to REPEAT a course R 1 060 R 460 R 150 x 4

First Semester Register and pay the deposits: 01 November to 05 February. Instalment due dates: 28 February, 31 March, 30 April & 31 May.

Second Semester Register and pay the deposits: 01 April to 31 May.

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Instalment due dates: 30 June, 31 July, 31 August & 30 September.

Accounts not settled by May/September are charged interest.

If you previously registered using Option C and your account was not settled by the final due date, then you will not be offered option C in future years. This means that all courses must be paid for in full at registration.

First semester instalments must be settled before Option C is offered for second semester registrations.

Component fees for 2020 It is possible, under certain conditions, to complete the work of a course over two consecutive years. See the Rules, Regulations & Policies booklet for information about this.

Your Final Results Letter will indicate which courses qualify for work that can be carried to the next semester and shows which components (assignments) need to be attempted.

Fee to Repeat ONE assessment on a course R 540

Fees for Components must be paid in full at registration, there is no instalment option.

Carrying incomplete courses across semesters Where a course qualifies for a Component registration (in a subsequent academic period) then the component must be completed as required – See the Rules & Regulations booklet, the work cannot be carried forward indefinitely!

Qualifying Incomplete work in: Can be carried forward to:

Semester 1 Semester 2 of the same year Semester 1 of the following year

Semester 2 Semester 1 of the following year

Cancellations Students who cancel their courses in writing before the due date of the first assignment will be charged a cancellation fee of 40% of the total course fee, the balance of the course fee paid is refunded to the person or institution who made the payment. All administration fees are non-refundable.

Courses cancelled after the due date of the first assignment must be paid for in full, even if no work is done.

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See the “Registration Regulations” in the Rules, Regulations & Policies booklet.

Student Financial Aid TEE College does not hold funds for bursaries. Please contact your denominational authorities as some churches do provide bursary assistance to their students.

Some Financial Institutions will grant you a study loan (such as EduLoan / Fundi). You need to apply in good time. Once you know which courses you intend to register for then request a Quote (also called a Pro-Forma Invoice) from the College to support your loan application (Get the pro-forma invoice from the College and then apply to the financial institution for the loan).

Remember that such a loan incurs fees charged by the lending institution.

Student complaints Any student wishing to make a complaint against the College or any staff member is required to complete the “Student Complaint Form”. This is available upon request from the Administrator. The complaint will be investigated and the complainant advised of any outcome.

A “Complaint” is not the same as an “Appeal” of academic work. See the Rules & Regulations for the Appeal process.

Health & Wellness Policy The College is committed to providing a healthy and safe working environment for staff and visitors and complies with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as the requirements of the DHET through an annual inspection and the provisions of the Staff Manual.

Policy on Disability The College “Non-discrimination & Disability Policy” is available upon request.

Assessments

All assessments on a course must be passed in order to pass the course, courses are not passed on “average”. See the following course descriptions for course credit values. See the Rules & Regulations for how assessment results contribute to the final course result.

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Assessment Dates – 2020

Courses on this programme are offered twice in an academic year.

First Semester Assessment dates for the first semester are shown below:

Course RC

version First

Assessment Second

Assessment Third

Assessment

45000 45900 20 Apr 2020 08 Jul 2020

45111 - 30 Apr 2020 15 Jul 2020

45121 - 26 Apr 2020 12 Jul 2020

45131 45931 26 Apr 2020 12 Jul 2020

45241 45941 01May 2020 17 Jul 2020

45251 45951 30 Apr 2020 15 Jul 2020

45261 45961 24 Apr 2020 10 Jul 2020

45269 45969 26 Apr 2020 12 Jul 2020

45371 - 01 May 2020 17 Jul 2020

**45378 **45978 06 May 2020 08 Jul 2020 02 Sept 2020

45379 45979 26 Apr 2020 12 Jul 2020

45384 - 24 Apr 2020 10 Jul 2020

** This course is no longer a semester course and is only offered in the first semester.

Second Semester To register for courses in the second semester you must submit an application in the second semester registration period – do not include second semester courses in the first semester application.

Assessment dates for the second semester are shown below:

Course RC

version First

Assessment Second

Assessment

45000 45900 24 Jul 2020 30 Sep 2020

45111 - 05 Aug 2020 07 Oct 2020

45121 - 03 Aug 2020 05 Oct 2020

45131 45931 03 Aug 2020 05 Oct 2020

45241 45941 07 Aug 2020 09 Oct 2020

45251 45951 05 Aug 2020 07 Oct 2020

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45261 45961 31 Jul 2020 02 Oct 2020

45269 45969 03 Aug 2020 05 Oct 2020

45371 - 07 Aug 2020 09 Oct 2020

45379 45979 03 Aug 2020 05 Oct 2020

45384 - 31 Jul 2020 02 Oct 2020

Emergency date – Students who do not submit their assignment on or before the Due Date may submit the assignment up to SEVEN calendar days after the due date. Assignments submitted during this period will be marked but will have 10 marks deducted from their final mark. Assignments submitted after these 7 days will not be marked.

If you miss submitting an assessment or have failed an assessment do not give up! Continue with the remaining work. See the Rules & Regulations for options to make up for missing work.

Note – You have various options for submitting your assignment – see the last section of this Year Book. Always keep a copy of your assignment. Keep your "proof of submission".

Instructions for submitting assignments can be found in the final section of this year book.

Denomination studies The Higher Certificate in Theology is an ecumenical programme designed, written and used by a variety of South African churches for ministerial training.

Course codes on this programme begin with the numbering 450xx, 451xx, 452xx, and 453xx (where xx is the subject code).

Some churches are working with TEEC to create denominational versions of some of the courses on this programme. The Roman Catholic Permanent Deacon’s Programme course code format is – 459xx (where 9 indicates the Deacons programme and xx is the subject code).

This means that some courses have more than one set of workbooks and assignments. Please indicate your course options clearly.

Note: Do not register for different versions of the same subject – you can’t do 45241 and 45941 and receive credit for both courses. For graduation purposes a particular subject can only be passed once.

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Who may do denominational versions of courses?

If your church requires this, then that is what you should do.

If this is not required of you, but you are interested in the alternative version of a course, then you are welcome to register for it. Just be aware that you may not do multiple versions of the same course.

Regardless of version, the Course Outcomes remain the same (those are described in the pages that follow). The content will be structured or presented differently between versions but each version of a course explores and assesses the same outcomes.

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Theological Study Skills – 45000 or 45900

Stream

Compulsory

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

This course is required in the first year on this programme – it will be added to your registration

application if you do not include it

Course Outline:

This course will help you develop relevant skills for academic and theological work. It introduces critical thinking with theological reflection in the adult distance-learning context.

Course Outcomes:

People who are credited with this course are able to:

• manage time, environment and materials related to study

• read, analyse and respond to texts relevant to theological study

• gather, select and organise information for a variety of purposes

• demonstrate skills in critical thinking and analysis

• outline and evaluate their sense of call

• outline the ethical requirements for theology students

• apply a model for processing information

Course Material:

1 Resource Book 1 Textbook – The Distance Learner

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Assessments:

Two written assessments, no examination

Introduction to the Old Testament - 45111

Stream

Compulsory

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline:

This course looks at how the Bible came to be written and put together. It covers the historical and social background to the Old Testament. It looks at the purpose of the biblical writers. It gives an overview of the contents of the Old Testament with a focus on the history, prophets and writings. It explains exegesis and the value of the Old Testament for today.

Course Outcomes:


• explain how the Bible came to be written;

• outline the contents of the Old Testament books;

• place the major events in Israel’s history, from Abraham to the return from Exile, on a timeline;

• inform others about the importance and value of the Old Testament today;

• relate the lives and experiences of Old Testament characters, especially the prophets, to issues people face today;

• value the Old Testament’s link with the New Testament

Course Material:

2 Workbooks

Exegesis Booklet

Assessments:

Two written assessments, there is no examination

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Introduction to the New Testament - 45121

Stream

Compulsory

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline:

This course looks historical, religious and social background to the New Testament. It looks at the purpose of the biblical writers. It gives an overview of the contents of the New Testament with a focus on the teachings of Jesus. It explains exegesis and the value of the New Testament for today. It gives some practical guidance on how to run Bible studies etc. for various age groups.

Course Outcomes:


• describe the historical, geographical and religious background of the New Testament

• outline the contents of the New Testament and the aims of the writers

• inform others about the importance and value of the New Testament today

• relate the teachings of the New Testament to issues people face today

• use the knowledge of the New Testament and the skills in exegesis to present Bible studies, sermons, talks etc.

Course Material:

2 Workbooks

Exegesis Booklet

Assessments:

Two written assessments, there is no examination

Introduction to Church History – 45131 or 45931

Stream

Compulsory

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline:

This course traces the history of Christianity from the early church to the modern era, highlighting the main events and how they impact

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on the modern Church.

Course Outcomes:


• give a broad outline of church history and show its relevance for today

• outline the development of ecclesial leadership and mission

• identify the geographical locations in which major events and developments took place

• outline the history of the Reformation and counter-reformation

• discuss the arrival of Christianity in Southern Africa

Course Material:

45131 has 2 Workbooks, 45931 has 3 Workbooks

Assessments:


Introduction to Theology – 45241 or 45941

Stream

Compulsory

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline:

This course is an introduction to Christian doctrine and to what the church teaches. It covers the doctrine of God, anthropology, Christology, salvation, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Revelation, Faith and the Church. It gives various approaches to these doctrines and raises some questions on which Christians disagree. It makes some connections between theological thinking and practical living showing how the doctrines can be applied to our lives, churches and our communities.

Course Outcomes:


• think critically and creatively about what they believe

• explain the key Christian doctrines clearly and simply

• apply these beliefs to their lives and to their church and community

Course Material:

2 Workbooks

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Assessments:


Introduction to Spirituality – 45251 or 45951

Stream

Compulsory

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline:

This course looks at a number of different forms of prayer in the light of Christ’s prayer life. It describes a rule of life and various spiritual disciplines. It looks at the work and gifts of the Holy Spirit as well as grace and the role of the sacraments. It incorporates self-growth and understanding in the light of faith. It includes both inward and outward spiritual expressions with an emphasis on the love of God.

Course Outcomes:


• analyse their own prayer life in the light of Christ’s prayer life

• reflect on an unfamiliar prayer experience

• examine their own life in the light of Christ’s commandment to love

• describe the role of the Holy Spirit in their life and spirituality.

Course Material:

2 Workbooks

Assessments:


Introduction to Christian Ethics – 45261 or 45961

Stream

Compulsory

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline:

This course describes and explains what ethics is. It focuses particularly on biblical ethics and responsible use of the Bible in ethical decision making, pointing out the dangers of simplistic biblical interpretation. It looks at the relationship of spiritual and moral formation and how to promote these in the church and the

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community. It covers the areas of sexual ethics, economic ethics and environmental ethics.

Course Outcomes:


• describe and apply basic approaches to Christian ethical theory

• use the Bible in a responsible manner in relation to ethical issues

• describe the links between moral and spiritual formation

• facilitate moral formation in their local church and community

Course Material:

2 Workbooks

DVD – Introduction to Christian Ethics (Prof.L.Kretzschmar)

Assessments:


Called to Discipleship – 45269 or 45969

Stream

Compulsory

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline:

This course gives an explanation of personal faith that will help people to clarify what they believe. It explains how to communicate personal faith in an effective manner in a number of different contexts. It looks at the calling of various people in the Bible and analyses how and why God calls people. It describes the spiritual gifts and helps people to identify their own gifts and how to use them to serve the Church and the community. It describes and discusses the importance of Christian mission and outlines the history and development of Christian mission in context. It analyses the relevance of mission models for today.

Course Outcomes:


• communicate their faith in a range of contexts;

• evaluate their own calling and ministry within the church and the community;

• describe the nature, history and different methods of Christian mission

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Course Material:

2 Workbooks

Assessments:


Pastoral Care – 45371 or 45971

Stream

Elective

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline

This course describes the roles of the pastoral caregiver and the qualities. It grounds these in a biblical perspective explaining the Christian principles that underlie good practice in pastoral care. It outlines various situations of need such as death, loss, sickness, poverty and other needs. It looks at the skills to help address these needs and well as basic counselling skills such as listening. It gives guidance as to when to refer people for further help. It looks at the role of prayer in pastoral care.

Course Outcomes:


• describe the roles, duties and qualities of a Christian pastoral caregiver.

• explain the biblical and Christian principles that underlie good practice in pastoral care.

• describe the main elements of pastoral care.

• apply pastoral care principles to a variety of situations of human need within the church and community.

• identify local resources and support structures and when to refer people to these.

• describe the role of prayer in pastoral care.

Course Material:

1 Workbook Textbook – Elements of Counselling

Assessments:


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Christian Proclamation: Preaching – 45378 or 45978

Stream

Elective

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

This course offered in the First Semester only.

Course Outline:

This is a practical course. It describes and explains the skills needed in planning, preparing and presenting teaching events whether these are workshops, bible studies, talks or sermons. It discusses sensitively towards the context and an awareness of the needs of participants or the audience. This includes age, culture and gender awareness and sensitivity. It covers self-awareness and helps people to reflect on their own lives and lifestyles. All this is done in the light of Christian faith.

Course Outcomes:


• plan, prepare and present sermons and teaching that are rooted in scripture;

• sermons and teaching are appropriate for the audience/participants and for the context.

• engage with people and facilitate group participation in educational events and workshops.

• evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching and preaching and identify areas where growth is needed.

• preach and teach in a way that is effective, appropriate to the context and faithful to the Christian gospel.

• reflect on your own life and whether you “walk the talk”.

Course Material:

1 Workbook 1 Textbook – Preaching

Assessments:

Three written assessments, no examination

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Introduction to Christian Worship – 45379 or 45979

Stream

Elective

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline

This course explores the variety and breadth of Christian worship down the centuries and across denominations, including the African context. It is helpful to those who are involved in preparing or leading worship.

Course Outcomes:


• describe and analyse the Biblical and early church bases of Christian worship

• outline the key principles of Christian worship

• analyse and evaluate denominational worship in historical context

• develop proposals for changed patterns of worship based on historical principles

Course Material:

1 Workbook

Assessments:


Pastoral responses to HIV and Aids - 45384

Stream

Elective

Level

Introductory

Credits

12

Course Outline:

This course explains the causes and effects of HIV and AIDS. It describes and explains Christian lifestyles and teaching that help to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS. It explores some of the theological questions around the issue of HIV and AIDS. It is a practical course that contains material and ideas to equip people to minister in the context of HIV and AIDS.

Course Outcomes:


• explain the causes and modes of transmission of HIV and AIDS

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• speak into the lives of people affected by HIV and AIDS in a Christian way, by offering hope, encouragement and compassion

• confront some of the theological questions with regard to HIV and AIDS

• give sensitive and appropriate teaching around the issues of HIV and AIDS

• minister in your church and community with regard to HIV and AIDS

Course Material:

2 Workbooks

Assessments:


Assessment Dates:

See the front section of this Year Book or the assignment booklet

Instructions for submitting assignments can be found in a later section of this year book.

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